Ackerman inquest to hear from Broncos boss

Brisbane Broncos boss Paul White and the rugby league player suspended for an illegal shoulder charge on James Ackerman will give evidence at an inquest into the Queensland Cup player's death.

A Sunshine Coast Falcons forward and father of two, Ackerman, 25, died in hospital two days after a heavy collision with Broncos-contracted prop Francis Molo on June 20, 2015.

The Brisbane Coroners Court on Thursday heard Molo, who was suspended for nine matches by the Queensland Rugby League judiciary for the grade-five shoulder charge, would be called to give evidence at the inquest.

The court was told Broncos chief executive White had been asked to speak about training and education provided to Molo both before and after the tragic incident about shoulder charges and safe play.

Witnesses described the encounter between Ackerman and Molo, who was playing with Norths Devils at the time, as a "very big collision", counsel assisting Megan Jarvis said.

The Devils are a so-called "feeder team" to the Broncos, and Molo would train full-time with the NRL side during the week, Ms Jarvis said.

"Any training Francis undertook with the Norths Devils was in relation to game strategy, and did not include training as to tackling techniques," she said.

The court also heard Molo had been penalised twice for lesser shoulder charges after returning from suspension in 2016.

The QRL has been asked to respond to concerns from Ackerman's family about judiciary proceedings and what steps have been taken to ensure they act as "an appropriate deterrent in relation to unsafe play in the future", Ms Jarvis said.

Notably, she said the focus of the eventual inquest would be exploring how to prevent future deaths - not "ascribing guilt, attributing blame or apportioning liability".

Deputy State Coroner John Lock has been asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ackerman's death, including actions taken by the QRL and Queensland police.